Family Fun & Play Insights: The Good Times Park Blog

There’s something uniquely Minnesotan about braving the cold with a smile. But once the excitement of the first snow fades, the sledding hills lose their charm, the mittens never dry fast enough, and the words  “I’m bored”  echo through the house before breakfast. That’s when parents start searching for places that keep them moving, happy, and safe without emptying the wallet or disrupting the family schedule. And for thousands of Twin Cities families, the answer is the same:

The first snow is magical - until mid-January, when the playgrounds are buried and cabin fever sets in. Parents face the same winter dilemma every year: how to keep kids active and happy when going outside just isn’t an option? That’s where indoor play changes everything. It's not simply about keeping kids busy until spring. It’s an essential part of healthy child development, especially during Minnesota winters, when physical activity and social interaction drop dramatically

If you’re a parent in Minnesota, you already know the drill. The first snow is magical - kids rush outside, snow pants swishing, cheeks rosy with excitement. But by the third snowstorm (or the fifth icy morning), the magic starts to wear thin. Outdoor playgrounds are buried in snowdrifts, ice makes sidewalks treacherous, and bundling everyone up for even a short outing feels like a full-contact sport. Parents are left asking the same question every year:  What to do with kids

Good Times Park is an indoor playground with two convenient locations that gives families a place to enjoy the best parts of the season without stress. Whether you’re searching for rainy day activities for kids, a safe spot for Halloween playdates, or just an easy way to let your kids burn off energy after school, we've got you covered.

If you are a parent or a teacher, you probably know the challenges of planning field trips all too well. The weather in Minnesota is...

If you’re a parent in the Twin Cities, chances are you've already googled  “birthday parties near me”  dozens of times. But when your child is a toddler, the choices feel smaller, more expensive, and often more stressful than they should be. We know you're hoping for something more than just a space to gather. You want a place where your child feels safe, where older siblings stay busy, and where you don’t have to spend the entire day stressing about schedules, weather, or ex

Good Times Park - the indoor playground for birthday parties that makes every celebration in Eagan and Woodbury easy, affordable, and unforgettable.

That’s exactly where Good Times Park comes in. With locations in Eagan and Woodbury, we’re open 14 hours a day, and we offer a flexible come-and-go policy that lets you stretch a single pass into a whole day of fun. 

As the go-to indoor playground Minnesota families trust, Good Times Park delivers clean, cool opportunities for putting smiles on kids' faces that doesn’t depend on good weather or perfect timing.

Good Times Park, the most flexible indoor park in Minnesota. With 14 hours of climate-controlled fun and doors open from 7 AM to 9 PM, it’s the clean, safe, all-day entertainment families can count on - without the chaos or cost of typical outings.